ยง381-14ย  Law as exercise of police power.ย 
This chapter shall be deemed an exercise of the police power of the State for
the protection of the public welfare, safety, prosperity, health, and peace of
the people; and all of the provisions of the chapter shall be liberally
construed for the accomplishment of such purposes. [L 1949, c 146, pt of ยง1; RL
1955, ยง91-15; HRS ยง381-14]